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Why ...c6, not ...e6?
The point of the Slav.
What is the main idea behind supporting d5 with ...c6 in the Slav?
A
It hands the entire centre to White so Black can attack on the wing.
B
It traps Black's own bishop behind the pawns to keep the king safe.
C
It keeps the light bishop's diagonal open so it can go to f5 or g4.